Last week my staff and I attended the annual meeting of Southeast Conference in Craig. Southeast Conference is a regional, nonprofit corporation that advances issues of importance to our region. Their meetings are a great forum for communities, policymakers, and businesses to discuss how to move Southeast Alaska forward.
Prince of Wales Island was a great location for this year’s conference. The fourth largest island in America, Prince of Wales is a beautiful corner of our state with a rich history. The conference took place in Craig, but we were welcomed by Alaskans from all communities on the island. Of special note was the community reception which featured culinary delights from all across the island.
At the conference we received updates on energy and economic development projects moving in the region. These included presentations on new hydroelectric projects as well as the Niblack and Bokan Mountain mineral deposits. These projects will help to create a more sustainable economy in Southeast Alaska and will provide hundreds of needed jobs for our residents.
I’d like to thank the Southeast Conference staff, the board of directors, and the communities of Prince of Wales Island for organizing a great conference.
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